Women React to CDC’s Advice to Use Birth Control if Drinking

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SACRAMENTO --

A warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has come under fire.

The health authority released a public health warning -- that message stating there is no safe amount of alcohol for your baby, and women must be aware of the consequence if they intend to drink while not using birth control.

The CDC says it's a move that will help cut down on fetal alcohol syndrome. The warning has sparked some backlash.

Wolfe says that could be because the warning could come across as extreme.

"It seems like they are trying to imply that women may be more at risk for an unintended sexual encounter when alcohol is also involved," she said.

Those we spoke with say it comes down to personal responsibility.

"Even then, alcohol doesn't lead you to do that stuff. Getting yourself in that situation leads to that regardless of if you're drinking or not. There are tons of people who have had pregnancies or gotten an STD. I don't think it's a drinking problem," Danya said.